Council Report: S 208/2018

Subject: Response to CQ16-2018 Regarding the Sand Base at Willistead Playground

Reference:

• Date to Council: 5/1/2019
• Author: Samantha Magalas
• Executive Initiatives Coordinator Parks, Recreation & Culture and Facilities
• smagalas@citywindsor.ca
• 519-255-2300x2730

• Parks
• Report Date: 12/12/2018
• Clerk's File #: SR2019

To: Mayor and Members of City Council

Recommendation:

THAT the report from the Executive Initiatives Coordinator on the procedure and cost of updating the sand base of the playground structure at Willistead Park BE RECEIVED.

Executive Summary:

N/A

Background:

At the August 27, 2018 City Council Meeting, Councillor Holt registered CQ – 16-2018 which:

Asks that Administration report back to Council on the procedure and cost of updating the sand base of the playground structure in Willistead Park.

Discussion:

The 2015 Council approved "Playground Audit" Report (Livelink #18001), outlined the results of the 2015 audit, recommended options for playground replacements and proposed a schedule for the replacement and life cycle costing based on a 20 year life cycle asset management model. The 2015 Playground Audit Report indicated that the Willistead Park playground is set to be replaced in 2023.